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Old 03-15-2006, 12:59 AM   #33
ChrisHein
 
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Re: final lock doesn't work

Darren,
Nothing works forever, even if I tied you up, given enough time you'd likely get out.

You should also remember your ability level vs theirs is always a factor when you are dealing with resistance. When my Bjj teacher pins me, I'm usually pretty pinned, however if I apply the same pin to him, it doesn't work, it's the same pin, but he's better then me. "Working" is always relative to who you want it to work on, and what you are capable of doing. If you try doing the same pin to a Bjj Purple belt that you do to a white belt your opinion as to it working or not will probably be very different.

All I can tell you is; from my experience, they (Aikido pins) work well when applied well, when pinning someone who is not more experienced then you.

-Chris Hein
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